Making a Scene Presents

Making a Scene Presents an interview with Robin Sedivy aka Graybeat Robin Sedivy's musical journey is a vibrant tapestry woven from dedication, talent, and versatility, stretching across multiple genres and roles throughout his dynamic career. He began as a percussionist, playing in school concert, symphonic, and marching bands, and notably serving as a timpanist in the Minnesota Central Lakes Reg...

Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Tim Gartland As an acclaimed contemporary blues artist, Tim Gartland has spent a lifetime mastering his craft. His journey began at the age of 13, when a Muddy Waters concert in his native Ohio ignited a deep passion for the blues. He picked up the harmonica soon after and immersed himself in the genre’s rich history and emotive power. http://www.makingasc...

Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Tony Holiday There’s something magnetic about Tony Holiday—an ability to bring people together through music, community, and pure soul. Since relocating from Salt Lake City to Memphis in 2017, Tony has become a driving force in the city’s modern soul blues revival. Immersed in a close-knit circle of talented, like-minded musicians, he’s been instrumental i...

Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey's Interview with Stone James from Hollis Dorian Stone Jamess has always had a thing for big riffs and honest songs. As a former member of the hard-driving rock band The Dead Show Dealers, he cut his teeth on loud guitars, gritty vocals, and no-frills live shows that left everything out on the stage. That chapter was all about raw energy and rock ‘n’ roll swagger...

Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Taylor Robert Born Robert Taylor Baggott IV into a long line of preachers, it seemed Taylor Robert was destined for the pulpit—but music had other plans. His love for singing started early when he joined the Minnesota Boy Choir in sixth grade, sparking a lifelong passion for music. Growing up, weekends were spent leading worship in church choirs and playin...

Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Reverend Peyton of Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band has delivered energetic performances in 38 countries and 48 states, earning widespread recognition in prestigious publications such as Rolling Stone, Living Blues, and Elmore. They've graced the cover of Vintage Guitar Magazine, topped Billboard’s Blues Charts multiple t...

Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey's Interview with Sari Schorr Sari Schorr first burst onto the Blues-Rock scene with her critically acclaimed debut album, A Force of Nature, produced by iconic British Blues pioneer Mike Vernon (David Bowie, Eric Clapton, John Mayall, Fleetwood Mac).  Her most recent collaboration Joyful Sky with Robin Trower soared to #1 on the Billboard Blues chart in the USA....

Making a Scene Presents an Interview with David Pippin and Eva Rose Eva Rose Schultz, a singer-songwriter from Carrollton, Georgia, draws inspiration from blues, R&B, soul, and indie folk, infusing her music with heartfelt emotion and authenticity. Guitarist David Pippin complements her style with his versatile playing, contributing to a rich and dynamic sound. http://www.makingascene.org

Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Janiva Magness The seven-time Blues Music Awards recipient (and the 2009 B.B. King Entertainer of the Year, the Blues Foundation’s highest honor) and 2016 Grammy Award nominee will simultaneously release the Fathead audio book edition of Weeds Like Us, her frank, profoundly moving 2019 memoir. Los Angeles composer and musician Matt Cartsonis produced. http...

Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey's Interview with Niamh Strong Niamh Strong is a critically acclaimed Irish vocalist renowned for her soulful interpretations of blues, jazz, and contemporary soul. Hailing from a legendary musical lineage, Niamh is the daughter of the late Rob Strong, one of Ireland’s most iconic soul singers. Her rich, emotive voice and dynamic stage presence have earned her a...

Making a Scene Presents an interview with Jim Stanard Magical is the third full-length studio album from award-winning singer-songwriter Jim Stanard. In reviewing his last album which featured Bethany & Peter Yarrow, American Blues Scene wrote "they say there'll never be another Johnny Cash or Kris Kristofferson, but Jim Stanard draws from the same well of weathered experience." That sentiment is...

Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey's Interview with DJ O'Sullivan of XIII DOORS XIII Doors emerged from the vision of singer and multi-instrumentalist DJ O'Sullivan. Hailing from the west of Ireland, DJ was raised in Shannon, County Clare, in a musical family that inspired his creative journey. Over the course of his career, DJ’s musical endeavors have included numerous bands and theatrical produ...

Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Will Wilde Will Wilde is a force to be reckoned with—a phenomenal harmonica player with a voice to match. Will's intense harmonica style steals the spotlight from the traditional blues rock guitar, with a sound that owes as much to Gary Moore as it does to Sonny Boy Williamson. "I’m always looking to make new sounds with the harmonica, pushing its boundari...

Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Massy Ferguson Hailing from Seattle, Massy Ferguson has spent the better part of two decades exploring both sides of the country-rock divide.  You Can't Tell Me I'm Not What I Used To Be, the band's seventh album, expands beyond that mix of amplified twang and raw, guitar-driven bang.  If Massy Ferguson's previous records unfolded like soundtracks for loud...

Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Miss Georgia Peach Miss Georgia Peach is a country artist hailing from Saint Paul, Minnesota, known for her dynamic blend of traditional country and rock influences. She is signed with Rum Bar Records, a Boston-based label recognized for its dedication to authentic rock and roll. ​ Her latest album, "Class Out the Ass," was released on February 14, 2025, a...

Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey's Interview with Timothy J Tim is Singer guitarist song writer that has toured extensively in Canada. Originally from northern Alberta. ​After years of the ‘no fixed address’ lifestyle Tim settled in Calgary Canada. In 2018 Tim started a new project “Timothy J” writing Acoustic based rock songs written from personal experience. Shortly after that teaming up with...

Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Al Lauro of Big Al and the Heavyweights The music of Big Al and the Heavyweights begins with the beat laid down by drummer Big Al himself.  Big Al Lauro was born and raised in the city of New Orleans.  He grew up surrounded by the unique culture of the city that care forgot.  The food, the language, and of course the music became a part of him as surely as...

Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Micki Free! GRAMMY®-award-winning musician Micki Free is a multi-talented guitarist, songwriter, performer, and producer with a career that spans decades and includes collaborations with some of the most legendary figures in music. Born of mixed Cherokee/Comanche Native American and Irish descent, Micki's unique cultural heritage has deeply influenced his...

Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey's Interview with Magnus Henriksson of Eclipse ECLIPSE, the heavy rock powerhouse out of Stockholm, Sweden, has been making increasingly larger waves on the European and American rock scene over the last years. With stream counts in the hundreds of millions and tours ranging from South America to Australia and Japan, these guys are a force to be reckoned with, wh...

Making a Scene Presents an Interview with 63 Deluxe The band, consisting of guitarist and vocalist Anthony Scott, bassist Bret Hann and drummer/vocalist Jack Thomson hope to propel the blues genre into a new contemporary realm in Australia. Born out of friendship and hardship, but continued through the love of music and expression, the guys in 63 Deluxe are bringing their take on the music they wo...

Making a Scene Presents an Interview with YEV! SLAVA UKRAINE YEV’s self-titled debut album is a poignant and powerful introduction to the artist’s dynamic voice, blending cinematic folk rock, modern blues, vintage pop, and the soulful resonance of his Ukrainian heritage. Each song offers a captivating narrative that weaves haunting melodies and raw emotion into a tapestry of universal themes—hope,...

Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey's Interview with Will Bart of Johnny in the Basement Wow ! the beautiful thing about hearing new music is the absolute joy it brings to your heart. "That was the overwhelming feeling i had when hearing the music of Johnny In The Basement band; they hail from Long Island New York and their guitarist, songwriter and larger-than-life personality, Will Bart is such...

Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Crooked Eyed Tommy on his new project with Tomislav Goluban It’s not very often that an old-school Croatian harmonica player hooks up with a West Coast guitarist. In fact, this collaboration is partially supported by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Croatia. Tomislav Goluban, whose surname translates to Pigeon in English, has been inspired by har...

Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Geoff Achison Geoff Achison was born on Phillip Island, Victoria. He is the third of five siblings and was raised in the Victorian rural village of Malmsbury. His journey in music began when he discovered a forgotten old guitar beneath the stairwell of the family home. His trumpet-playing father enthusiastically found him a guitar teacher, and his first gi...

Making a Scene Presents Gerry Casey's Interview with Sean Chambers Florida born Sean Chambers began his career in the Blues back in 1998 when he toured with the legendary Hubert Sumlin as his guitarist and band leader until 2003. During Sean’s tenure with Mr. Sumlin, Britain's own Guitarist magazine named Chambers as “One of the top 50 blues guitarists of the last century.”  In 2009, Chambers went...